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The real benefits of automation in hospitality (without losing the human touch)

eHotelier

The benefits of automation in the hospitality industry are undeniable, both for guests and staff members.

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The Hotel Influencer Marketing Model is Broken

Hospitality Net

Lets be honest, the current influencer marketing model for hotels often feels like a race to the bottom. Hotels are bombarded with requests for free stays, often from "influencers" with questionable engagement and a focus on their own personal brand, rather than the hotels story. Meanwhile, genuine storytellers and content creators who could truly showcase a hotels unique offerings are often overlooked.

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Hotel POS 2025: Features, Trends & Integration Tips

Hotelogix

In today’s rapidly evolving hospitality landscape, choosing the right Point of Sale (POS) system is more crucial than ever for hotels. Recent market research indicates that the global hotel POS terminal market is set to reach a staggering $4.8 billion by 2028 , growing at a CAGR of 8.1% from 2023 to 2028. This growth underscores the increasing importance of robust POS solutions in the hotel industry.

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Sustainable Wellness: Trends and Practices in Hospitality

eHotelier

The Wellness & Sustainability Panel at the 2024 Cayuga Annual Conference explored the intersection of wellness and sustainability in the hospitality industry.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Length of Stay Strategy: The Most Underused Lever in Your Toolkit

Revenue Hub

Length-of-stay (LOS) strategy doesnt usually get the spotlight – but it should. If youre only using LOS rules to block one-night stays, youre missing some serious revenue upside. NB: This is an article from Topline Revenue , one of our Expert Partners Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date LOS strategy can help you control compression, avoid displacing better guests, and shape demand around your most profitable nights.

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How a “devastating” fire spurred on a Greek food memoir

Hospitality Magazine

In winter last year, Eleftheria “Thierry” Amanatidis experienced a small business owners worst nightmare. In the early hours of the morning on June 28, a fire ripped through Elenis Kitchen and Bar, the Yarraville restaurant she co-owns with her sister Anatoli. You don’t wake up one morning thinking your restaurant’s going to be on fire.

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Elevate Hotel Guest Experience with Tech + Human Touch

Hotelogix

​In today's rapidly evolving hospitality landscape, integrating technology into hotel operations has become essential. However, relying solely on technological advancements without emphasizing human interaction and operational excellence can lead to impersonal guest experiences. This blog explores the balance between technology and human touch, highlighting the importance of operational excellence and showcasing how Hotelogix's features can bridge this gap effectively.

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Balancing Dining Experiences with Cost-Conscious Strategies

Modern Restaurant Management

Despite economic concerns, diners consistently demonstrate a commitment to supporting restaurants, according to TouchBistro's 2025 American Diner Trends Report. “This enduring customer loyalty drives the restaurant industry forward, creating clear opportunities for restaurants to enhance the dining experience through strategic limited time offers, efficient delivery and exceptional in-person service," said Samir Zabaneh, CEO of TouchBistro.

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Behind the scenes at Scottish-French fine diner Oirthir

Hospitality Magazine

Bream Creek in Tasmania has a population of just over 100 residents. The rural town held the Bream Creek Show since 1886 which sees many events take place, including the coveted Giant Pumpkin competition. Its also the location of Oirthir, a ScottishFrench fine diner that has replaced Van Bone. Timothy Hardy and Laura Ducken opened Van Bone in 2021 to much acclaim.

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Airbnb Has Generated $13.5B in Tourism Taxes for Communities around the World

Hospitality Net

Airbnb hosts play a vital role in local economies around the world, welcoming billions of guests, helping big cities and small communities benefit from big events, and dispersing travel outside of traditional tourism hubs. Critically, hosts and the guests they welcome support communities by generating an influx of tourism taxes for local governments at a time when jurisdictions are facing budget shortfalls.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Travel Without Limits: Best Accessible Hotel Room Tips

Hotelogix

Let’s be honest, the hospitality industry has come a long way in recent years, but there’s still room for improvement when it comes to accessibility. We’ve all heard stories of travelers struggling to find suitable accommodations that cater to their unique needs. It’s time we take a real close look at how accessible hotel rooms are revolutionizing the travel experience for everyone.

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The Communal Dining Table Gamble

EATER

Diners gather at one of chef Kendall DaCostas supper clubs. | Daron English Communal dining is all the rage. What if youre seated next to someone who sucks? At a recent dinner, I faced the worst fate that can befall a diner: There was an annoying guy at the restaurant. He spoke too loudly about boring things, shared unsolicited expertise on subjects it was clear he knew little about, and wore an ugly jacket.

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Garum takes off as chefs master ancient techniques in-house

Hospitality Magazine

Garum is on everyone’s lips at the moment; at Newtown’s newest vegetarian haunt Flora, Head Chef Jude Hughes pairs mushroom garum with grilled mushrooms, confit garlic, and yolk. Meanwhile, underground Sydney CBD joint Neptune’s Grotto has sourced parmesan garum from a local chef to complement its Italian take on beef tartare. In Melbourne, Executive Chef Jae Bang is serving mushroom garum alongside market fish with unripened, salted Tasmanian blueberries, and brown butter.

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10 Ways Hotels Can Increase Direct Bookings

Revenue Hub

The way hotels sell their rooms has come a long way. From basic reservation systems to sophisticated guest preference tracking, to the rise of OTAs, and the subsequent shift towards a direct-first mindset amongst independent hoteliers, the industry has continuously evolved to keep up with technology and ever-changing consumer trends. NB: This is an article from Guestcentric Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Now, the question is: whats next?

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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Hotel Tax Explained: Rates, Types & How It Works in 2025

Hotelogix

Did you know that hotel taxes contribute billions of dollars annually to local economies, funding everything from infrastructure projects to tourism promotion? For travelers, these taxes can significantly impact the overall cost of a stay, while for hoteliers, understanding and complying with these taxes is critical to avoid penalties. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore hotel taxes in depth, covering their definitions, types, calculations, and regulations worldwide.

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Terra, Turnberry secure $392M loan for Grand Hyatt Miami Beach

Hotel Business

Terra and Turnberry , two South Florida real estate development firms, have secured $392 million in construction financing that will help advance the development of Grand Hyatt Miami Beach, an 800-room, 17-story property adjacent to the Miami Beach Convention Center. The financing was provided by TYKO Capital , a multibillion-dollar commercial real estate private equity and private credit investment management platform backed by Elliott Investment Management and led by Adi Chugh.

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Hunter St. Hospitality’s expansive new precinct set for launch

Hospitality Magazine

Hunter St. Hospitality CEO Frank Tucker has been busy. In September last year, he relaunched The Rocks high-end steak institution The Cut Bar and Grill , which had been shuttered for four years since Covid. More recently, the group launched Rockpool Lounge , a new addition to Rockpool Restaurant and Bar. Now, he is set to open the doors on The Collective, an expansive, multi-venue precinct in the 1881 heritage-listed Argyle Store building Argyle Stores building (the former premises of The Argyle

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‘Being Adaptable and Responsive to Changes in the Industry Landscape Is Key’

Modern Restaurant Management

Joe Gale has more than 30 years of sales, operations and account management experience, including 20 years with Coca-Cola North America Foodservice where he worked closely with numerous QSR and fast casual brands. Most recently, he managed the western region franchisee relations for Coca Cola with Dairy Queen, working with franchise owners across 22 states to improve and grow their businesses.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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What Egg Shortage? At the Gudetama Cafe, It’s Business As Usual.

EATER

Kat Thompson The worlds favorite lazy egg remains unbothered This egg shortage has been difficult for me as someone who puts a fried egg on every meal and bakes a lot. A meal of eggs, rice, and soy sauce carried me through times when I couldnt afford much else, but now that Ive seen prices in Los Angeles skyrocket to $14 for a dozen, they feel less like part of the struggle meal and more like a luxury.

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New Opening: Hôtel Borsari, Martigny – The Lost Place in the Center of Everything

Hospitality Net

When first-time hotelier John Cretton discovered an old agro-industrial site in a once-thriving Roman settlement, he saw an opportunity to create what he calls "a miraculous piece of architecture." His vision for Htel Borsari is to energize both guests and locals in Martigny, Switzerland. Opening April 2025, the hotel offers an analog retreat in a charming, relatively forgotten town nestled at the foot of the Swiss Alps, just 33 kilometers south of Montreux.

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Surry Hills chicken shop Henrietta heads west

Hospitality Magazine

Esca Groups Middle Eastern-inspired charcoal chicken shop opens in Parramatta today. The restaurant promises to deliver the signature charcoal cooking, low-key weeknight feasts, and takeaway fixes that its Surry Hills counterpart is known for. Henrietta quickly developed a cult following in Surry Hills after opening in 2020 with an offering of up-market charcoal chicken, salads, and mezze, alongside cocktails and craft beer.

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‘Great Partners Build Great Brands’

Modern Restaurant Management

For more than two decades Sam Ballas, Founder of East Coast Wings + Grill, has focused on brand building in a smart and sustainable manner. Most recently, he co-founded Sammy's Sliders with chef Sammy Gianopoulos. After successfully opening a second location in Kernersville, NC, and planning for a third one, the fast-casual gourmet slider brand has started franchising and plans to grow strategically in the Southeast region.

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Business Automation in Hospitality: A New World

Dive into the transformative potential of business automation within the hospitality sector. This comprehensive overview showcases how innovative technologies can streamline operations, reduce costs, and elevate guest satisfaction. Discover the advantages of integrating systems like automated check-ins, CRM, and energy management to not only save on expenses but also to provide a seamless and personalized guest experience.

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Canal House of Georgetown Houses Marriott’s One Millionth U.S. Hotel Room

Lodging Magazine

One million rooms is a milestone worth celebrating, and the Canal House of Georgetown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Washington, D.C., did just that. On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, the property marked Marriott Internationals one millionth room in the United States with a special opening event. The property was developed by TPG Hotels & Resorts and Douglas Development, and the celebration included a commemorative plaque presented by Anthony Capuano, president and CEO of Marriott International. [&#

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Heat Up Your Hotel Marketing Campaigns For Summer

Revenue Hub

Summer is just around the corner and while lead times for bookings remain short, theres still plenty of opportunity to capture valuable business across the coming months. NB: This is an article from Net Affinity Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date With school breaks, long weekends and peak travel periods approaching, its the perfect time to ramp up your marketing efforts and get ahead of the competition.

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Tip Top launches new milk style bun and gourmet burger

Hospitality Magazine

Tip Top Foodservice has expanded its Tip Top Premium Burger Bun Range to include a new Milk Style Bun and Gourmet Bun. Designed to help foodservice operators elevate their burger offerings, these buns deliver on both flavour and performance. Recognising the growing demand for high-quality burger builds, Tip Top Foodservice has developed these new buns to provide operators with versatile, reliable options that enhance the eating experience.

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New JdV by Hyatt property opens in Toronto

Hotel Business

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has opened TOOR Hotel, an upscale lifestyle hotel in Torontos Garden District. It is the company’s second JdV by Hyatt hotel in the city and the third in Canada. TOOR Hotel is a vibrant space where travelers can truly connect with the culture, diversity and energy of this remarkable city, said Katie Johnson, VP, global brand leader, Hyatt.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Driftwood Capital Intensifies Focus on Lifestyle & Luxury Sector With New Division and Investment Fund

Lodging Magazine

In February, Driftwood Capital launched its Driftwood Lifestyle & Luxury Division (DLLUX), enhancing management, investment, and development services and initiatives within the luxury, lifestyle, and branded residences sector. Since 2019, the firm has invested more than $2 billion in that sector with developments such as the Westin Resort & Spa Cocoa Beach, Dream Miami, Canopy by Hilton West Palm Beach, and Canopy by Hilton Tempe.

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Enrico Giuseppe Maimonte Named Chef de Cuisine at Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay

Luxury Hospitality Magazine

Enrico Giuseppe Maimonte, the talented and dynamic chef, has been appointed as Chef de Cuisine at Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay. Enrico Giuseppe Maimonte With a wealth of experience spanning both Italian and Asian cuisines, Enricos culinary journey has taken him from Milan to some of the worlds most renowned kitchens. Enrico will now be responsible for all of the propertys restaurants and food including Nobu, Chambao, the Rooftop, the Beach Deck, the Bay Caf and room service.

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Revenue Managers in the Age of AI – The End of an Entire Profession?

Revenue Hub

“Will I even be needed in the future if AI can take over everything?” This question is increasingly on the minds of Revenue Managers as they are confronted with the latest advancements in revenue management technology. NB: This is an article from Hotellistat , one of our Expert Partners Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Adding to this uncertainty, studies like those from the McKinsey Global Institute predict that up to 3 million job transitions could occur in Ger

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North Point Hospitality Opens AC Hotel by Marriott Savannah Historic District

Hospitality Net

North Point Hospitality, an Atlanta-based hotel development and management company, proudly announces the opening of the AC Hotel by Marriott Savannah Historic District, the latest addition to its portfolio. Situated along Savannahs iconic riverfront at 601 E River Street, this stylish new hotel offers sweeping views of the Savannah River, modern accommodations, and an inviting rooftop kitchen + bar serving handcrafted cocktails with panoramic views of the river.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.